"Drop a dime on" is a slang phrase meaning to inform on someone to the authorities, typically by calling the police. عبارت عامیانه
اطلاع دادن درباره کسی به مقامات، معمولاً با تماس با پلیس.
به صورت استعاری، به معنای خیانت کردن به کسی با لو دادن اشتباهات او به مقامات.
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مثال؛
He decided to drop a dime on his partner when he found out about the illegal activities.
She was worried someone might drop a dime on her after the incident.
The informant dropped a dime on the criminals, leading to their arrest.
مترادف؛ Inform, snitch, rat out
متضاد؛ Keep secret, stay loyal, conceal